North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 141

Model 1860 Presentation Staff & Field Sword

Estimate: $700 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a Model 1860 ornamental presentation Staff and Field sword originating from the 1870's. This unique sword was used as a U.S. Army Officers dress sword from the Indian Wars in the 1870's. The sword was sold by Baker & McKinney which was a weapon retailer located in New York that sold Model 1860 swords after the civil war. The blade displays a double edged construction and is marked "Baker & McKenne" with intricate embossed designs. The guard shows a unique construction with a folding side and designs showing shield and olive branches. The grip shows a turned wooden handle with a spiraling design. The pommel displays wonderful shield and eagle designs. The piece comes with a metal sheath with brass colored accents. The piece shows a paper tag with information on the sword. The sword shows good condition overall with some light wear due to age. The piece measures 35 1/2" long with the blade measuring 29" long.
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